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Nu Haven Kapelye Klezmer Ensemble POSTPONED FOR WEATHER

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music & Performances

Description:

The Nu Haven Kapelye invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer music.

Mandarin Learn & Play

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Description:

Children in PreK-Grade 2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Mandarin with song, play, activities and stories. Ms.

A wood slice with a snowflake on the surface, made out of string, against a blue background

Take & Make: Snowflake String Art

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellis Family Teen Center at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Ellis Family Teen Center

Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Description:

A take and make for winter! Come grab a kit to make string art featuring a snowflake. The kit will contain everything you need to make the craft.

Engrave a Bookmark

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Registration Required

Description:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to engrave a wooden bookmark on the Library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own unique design.

STEAM Corner for Kids!

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Grade 4, Grade 5

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM

Registration Required

Description:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to engrave a wooden snowflake on the Library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own unique design.

Illustration of Mother Goose riding goose

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Ages 0-12 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories.

Online: Exploring Essential Features of the iPhone Using iOS 26

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Online at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Registration Required

Description:

Join this session via Zoom for a basic review of the iPhone’s Liquid Glass feature and how you can customize it to your liking.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

Description:

Join other interested gamers in grades 2-12 to learn the basics of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) from educator Mike Garguilo.

Just a Phase- or Something More? Recognizing and Treating Serious Mental Illness

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Description:

A Community Conversation led by the authors of Lives Reimagined: Changing the Course of Psychotic Illness

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration.

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group "A Look Around: Paintings by Dennis Stevens" All Day 12/1–12/22 Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks Description: Please note: This exhibition will be up from December 1 through December 28, however the Library Gallery will be closed on December 25 and December 26. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library. Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff · The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer · The Library has masks available at all service desks · Ask about our contactless and remote service options
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Online: Basic French Conversation for Beginners 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Registration Required Description: Join us for this French conversation class for beginners via Zoom.	This event is in the "Adults" group In Person: Backup Strategies 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Do you backup your irreplaceable computer data? Are you risking losing your precious information? What causes data loss? What can you do to prevent data loss? What should you be backing up? What choices do you have for doing backups? Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library. Photographs & Video Photographs and video may be taken by Library staff during this event and used for Library publicity purposes, including in print and on social media. Please let a staff member know if you do not wish to be photographed. Photographing, filming, or recording patrons or staff by anyone other than Library staff is prohibited without the express advance permission of the Library Director. Thank you.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Hybrid: Ridgefield Senior Voices: Estate Planning 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels Registration Required Description: Estate Planning: The Essentials Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library. This event is in the "Adults" group In Person: The Best Stories are Yours: Autofiction Workshop, Part II 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: This is the second and final part of a seminar-workshop with bestselling author and writing instructor Adele Annesi ( Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library. Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff · The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer · The Library has masks available at all service desks · Ask about our contactless and remote service options		This event is in the "Adults" group In Person: Rosen Movement with Betty Ross 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home Page Feed Registration Required Description: Looking for a new way to relax, reduce stress and connect with your body? Rosen Movement encourages relaxation through range of motions and simple, easy-to-do stretching exercises done to music. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library. Physical Activity Participation in physical activities involves risk of injury. Participants agree to obey the safety standards of the program and the instructions of Ridgefield Library staff and other authorized program staff, as well as to hold all parties free from liability.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Online: iPhone 101 – Creating a Contact List, Email, Texting, and Phone Use 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Although many people use their iPhones primarily for telephone usage, the iPhone is a mini communication hub. Join us as we cover the main communication tools of email, text, and calling. Disclaimer(s) Online Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.
4 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Online ARTalk: What to Look for When You Look at Art 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels, Special Programs Registration Required Description: This online ARTalk is a presentation via Zoom with artist, author and educator Gene Wisniewski titled: What to Look for When You are Looking at Art.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group In Person: Embroidery Machine Orientation 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Are you interested in learning how to use the Library's Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine? Join us for a hands-on one hour orientation where we will review all the steps you need to know to get started embroidering. Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional programs, hands-on workshops, and special events the Library has to offer for all ages. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group In Person: Embroidery Machine Orientation 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Are you interested in learning how to use the Library's Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine? Join us for a hands-on one hour orientation where we will review all the steps you need to know to get started embroidering. Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional programs, hands-on workshops, and special events the Library has to offer for all ages. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.			This event is in the "Adults" group In Person: Holiday Book Group Party 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Description: All Ridgefield Library Book group participants please come and join us for a festive evening of food and drink to celebrate the holiday season. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library. Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff · The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer · The Library has masks available at all service desks · Ask about our contactless and remote service options
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group In Person: Make & Take Crafts - Winter Themed Coaster 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Description: Join us for a series of Make & Take winter crafts for adults and teens in the Donofrio Family Technology Center. While supplies last. No registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Online: Next Chapter Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs Description: Next Chapter Book Club is a unique community-based book club program for adolescents (16 & up) and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members love books for the same reasons most people do: they enjoy being trans Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library. Online Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.

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